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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-09-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By Stephen
Thanks for confirming. Knowing where the photo...

Thanks for confirming. Knowing where the photo was taken, the other English regiments I know that were there at the period were the Hampshire Regiment and South Lancs. Might need to do some more...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 18-09-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By Stephen
What is the Collar Badge?

Hi all,

Image taken around 1890-1910, white facings, while the detail isn't there, the collar roughly looks like Yorks and Lancs, to my eye anyway.

What do people think?

Thanks,

Stephen
Forum: General Topics. 12-11-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Stephen
Thanks John, Appreciate the info. ...

Thanks John,

Appreciate the info.

Stephen
Forum: General Topics. 07-11-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Stephen
Head Dress for 1891 Pattern Frock

Hi all,

I'm curious to know what would be the appropriate head dress for an officer's 1891 pattern scarlet frock?

Thanks,

Stephen
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 12-04-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Stephen
Some similarities, but my photo was taken in...

Some similarities, but my photo was taken in Birr, Ireland. I suspect it's someone in the local militia so unlikely to be the Paddington Rifles man.
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 11-04-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Stephen
Thanks for the replies all. After some more...

Thanks for the replies all. After some more research, it appears the chap is wearing a serge jacket, which seems to be what other ranks worn, and if so, then it would have general service buttons.
...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 10-04-21, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Stephen
Any details about photo?

Hi all,

I've had this in my collection for a while. I bought it as the photographer was of interest, but I've no clue about the person in the photo.

Any assistance would be great. I've zoomed...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-03-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By Stephen
That's great! Thanks

That's great! Thanks
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-03-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By Stephen
Reverse attached. They do seem to be of good...

Reverse attached. They do seem to be of good quality.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 02-03-21, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By Stephen
Prince of Wales feathers Collar badges

Hi all,

Not sure what unit these belong too, they are hopefully characteristic enough to ID.

Thanks,

Stephen
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 01-03-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By Stephen
That was my line of thinking, easier to modify...

That was my line of thinking, easier to modify the some badges to make them easier to exchange with others than messing around with pins etc. The sliders are all identical and well made, then the...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-02-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By Stephen
Speculation on my part, a friend sent me the...

Speculation on my part, a friend sent me the picture. I thought it was an interesting modification. The fact there are three was interesting too. As to there purpose, I guess who knows.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 28-02-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By Stephen
I presumed it was a converted collar badge. In...

I presumed it was a converted collar badge. In total there are three badges, all converted the same way, presumable one for a cap badge and two for collars.

As they were originally sold in 1998...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 25-02-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By Stephen
Interesting modification to OSD Badge

These picture were sent to me, so thought they might be worth sharing.
Leinster Regiment OSD badge, however the rear loops have been removed and a slider has been added then the badge has been...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-12-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By Stephen
Interesting to know, while I was aware of his...

Interesting to know, while I was aware of his high prices, interesting to know they are rather unscrupulous too.

Stephen
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-12-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By Stephen
Thanks Luke, pity to see it being sold and...

Thanks Luke, pity to see it being sold and 'guaranteed as original'!

Stephen
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 12-12-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By Stephen
Expensive Copy

I'd of thought this should have sweat holes, the numbered slider is interesting

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/124482055465?ul_noapp=true

Stephen
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 21-08-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By Stephen
Thanks for the input on this guys, interesting...

Thanks for the input on this guys, interesting discussion.

The loops are slightly longer too than the normal ones found on a helmet plate centre.

I guess my own theory was that the original...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-08-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By Stephen
Yes, they were in India, and I've seen photos of...

Yes, they were in India, and I've seen photos of the militia returning from South Africa where they are wearing slouch hats.

The lugs are nice and very similar to lugs of on other badges of the...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-08-20, 12:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By Stephen
Converted Helmet Plate Centre?

Hi all,

Just curious to see what people think about the following Leinster helmet plate centre. Has it purposely been converted to having loops for use as a glengarry badge or just a poor...
Forum: Headdress 04-08-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By Stephen
Winter Hat?

Hi all,

I was wondering could anyone confirm if the attached is any form of Victorian era British Army winter hat. It could be something completely different, but was found along with other items...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-07-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By Stephen
And oops, I should have put this into the...

And oops, I should have put this into the Yeomanry section :rolleyes:
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-07-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By Stephen
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry

Hi all,

I have these two Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry badges. They're officer badges as far as I know. Can anyone ascertain if they are cap badges or collars? Or were both badges the same? Badges are...
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 23-02-20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By Stephen
Thanks for all the interesting an informative...

Thanks for all the interesting an informative information behind this photograph. As for the unit, it is the King's County Rifles.

Thanks,

Stephen
Forum: Photographs of British Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 12-02-20, 11:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By Stephen
Thanks Grumpy and Toby, I appreciate your input...

Thanks Grumpy and Toby, I appreciate your input on the photo. I was hoping a quartermaster I'm interested in would be in the photo. As his only medal was a MSM I was hoping he would have been one of...
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